In Nigeria, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is helping to bring President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to life. With a clear focus on home-grown technological advancement, NASENI is playing a key role in transforming Nigeria’s economy and boosting employment. Through practical solutions and local manufacturing, NASENI drives innovation across many sectors.
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, said that the agency is now focused on results. This includes converting ideas into real technologies and turning prototypes into products. He noted that NASENI has shifted its attention to commercializing inventions, which supports local industries and reduces Nigeria’s dependence on foreign goods.
To support these goals, NASENI has begun producing tools and machines in Nigeria. These include solar panels, electric vehicles, and agricultural machines. The agency has also built factories to help grow local businesses and strengthen the industrial base of the country. All these efforts show how NASENI drives innovation to improve lives.
Recently, NASENI’s solar panel production plant in Gora, Nasarawa State, was upgraded to make more efficient solar modules. This upgrade not only supports clean energy but also creates jobs for Nigerians. It aligns with Tinubu’s plan to increase local production and reduce imports.
NASENI is also focusing on modernizing agriculture. Its new machines help farmers plant, harvest, and process crops with ease. This improves food security and allows rural communities to earn more. The use of NASENI’s equipment in farming is growing fast and has received support from state governments.
To spread innovation across Nigeria, NASENI has built partnerships with universities and polytechnics. These partnerships allow students and researchers to work on real projects and create useful products. The agency also trains local engineers and technicians to maintain and use new technologies.
The Renewed Hope Agenda has a strong focus on job creation, and NASENI’s projects are achieving this goal. By promoting small-scale industries and creating business opportunities in tech and manufacturing, NASENI is helping young Nigerians to become job creators. The agency’s support has led to more innovation hubs and startup centers.
To make funding more accessible, NASENI now helps inventors link with private investors and banks. This step helps new ideas grow into full businesses. The agency’s support system also includes mentoring and marketing assistance for local startups.
Gwandu explained that NASENI’s current efforts are targeted at improving the daily lives of citizens. From clean energy to better farming tools, the agency works to solve real-life problems. Every project is designed with sustainability and impact in mind, and each one helps grow the economy.
As Nigeria moves toward a tech-based economy, NASENI remains central to the journey. The agency’s commitment to innovation is strong, and its vision aligns well with national goals. With every tool produced, job created, or machine built, NASENI drives innovation and inspires hope.
President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda sees science and engineering as key to national progress. NASENI has embraced this vision and is delivering results that matter to the people.
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